WATCH: BPS Board Chair Matt Susin Welcomes Brevard Students Back to School Today, See 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
By Space Coast Daily // August 10, 2023
Last day of school for students is May 28
ABOVE VIDEO: First Day of School! The Friday Night Locker Room’s Orville Susong and Steve Wilson are live from Golfview Elementary Magnet School in Rockledge. Wilson and Susong talk with Brevard Public Schools Chairman Matt Susin, Rockledge Director of Public Safety/Police Chief Joe LaSata, SRO Ashley Holmes and Officer Alice Deakins.
ABOVE VIDEO: School Board Chairman Matt Susin and BPS bus driver trainers at the Manatee Bus Compound on the First Day of School.
ABOVE VIDEO: School Board Chairman Matt Susin rides along inside a BPS Bus.
ABOVE VIDEO: School Board Chairman Matt Susin and former teacher of the year Hamilton Brown at Suntree Elementary
ABOVE VIDEO: School Board Chairman Matt Susin and K9 Maverick
ABOVE VIDEO: School Board Chairman Matt Susin and Viera High School Principal Heather LeGate, Mr. Kline who runs district security, Mr. Roach who is the Ralph Williams SRO and K9 Maverick
ABOVE VIDEO: School Board Chairman Matt Susin and leaders of DeLaura Middle School.
ABOVE VIDEO: School Board Chairman Matt Susin previews the newly revamped Rockledge Raiders Cafeteria.
ABOVE VIDEO: School Board Chairman Matt Susin and members of the Rockledge Raiders Jr. ROTC.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Brevard County students went back to school on Thursday to kickoff the 2023-2024 school year.
“The wait is over, and a new chapter begins,” said BPS in a released statement. “It’s the first day of school, a day filled with possibilities, friendships, and exciting journeys. Let’s kick-start this school year with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a whole lot of positive energy!”
“Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Here’s to a year of growth, laughter, and boundless opportunities. Let’s make it a day to remember!”
This year, BPS has a new Superintendent in Mark J. Rendell, Ed.D. Sworn in on June 1, Dr. Rendell was previously the superintendent of Indian River County Schools.
In Brevard County, he has also been a principal at Titusville High and an assistant principal at Melbourne High, Eau Gallie High, and Cocoa High.
His most recent job was Principal at Cocoa Beach High School.
“I look forward to working with all the members of the school board and the district staff to support the work in the classroom. This will be a team effort, and I believe that if we all work together, we can achieve excellence,” Dr. Rendell said shortly after being selected.
See 2023-2024 School Calendar
August 10 (Thursday)……………………………………….First Day of School for Students
August 11 (Friday)……………………………………………First Early Release Day
August 17 (Thursday)……………………………………….Elementary VPK Starts
September 4 (Monday)……………………………………Labor Day/Holiday for ALL
October 16 (Monday)………………………………………Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday
November 10 (Friday)……..…..………………………….Veterans’ Day/Holiday for ALL
November 20 – 24 (Monday-Friday*)……………….Thanksgiving Break/Holiday for ALL
December 20 – 22 (Wednesday-Friday)…….…….Exam Days/Early Release Days
December 23 – January 5…………………………………Winter Break
January 8 (Monday)…………………………………………Teachers/Students Return
January 15 (Monday)……………………………………….Martin L. King, Jr. Day/Holiday for ALL
February 19* (Monday)…………………………………. Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday
President’s Day
March 15 (Friday).………………….……………….……… Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday
March 25 – 29 (Monday-Friday).………………………Spring Break
April 22 (Monday*).…………………………………………Teacher/Student Holiday
May 22 – 24 (Wednesday-Friday) …………………….Exam Days/Early Release Days
May 24 (Friday)………………………………..………….……Last Day for Students
May 27 (Monday)……………………………………………..Memorial Day/Holiday for ALL
May 28 (Tuesday)………………………………………..……Last Day for Teachers
*Make-up days for inclement weather include November 20th, November 21st, November 22nd, February 19th, and April 22nd*
Early Release Day every Friday beginning August 11th
